Obstetrics Antenatal Tips

Spondylosis is a disease of the bone which involves wear and tear of the discs. The latter is the cushion between the joints of the neck and the neck bone. While it is mostly observed in aged people, it is not too uncommon among the youth as well. It can present with symptoms such as numbness, neck pain, headache, stiffness near the shoulder area etc. Ayurvedic treatment has been extremely promising in treating both cervical and lumbar spondylosis.

The food connection: Ayurveda states t...more

Cervical spondylosis is fast becoming the bane of modern life. An age-related wear and tear problem affecting the spinal discs in your neck, cervical spondylosis is increasingly affecting the young because of the use of cell phones, laptops and the like.

Cervical spondylosis is a general term used to define shrinkage of disc in between vertebrae in the neck region. Along with disc degeneration, bony projections also form in the area and are called bone spurs.
Other causes of cervica...more

Hysteroscopy is a procedure to look inside the uterus using a Hysteroscope. It's a daycare procedure done under short anesthesia. It helps in ruling out any intrauterine pathology like polyp, fibroid etc which can be removed at the same sitting if found.

Cervical osteoarthritis is also known as cervical spondylosis. It is a medical condition which involves changes in the joints of neck, bones and discs. This is generally caused due to the deterioration of the muscles owing to old age. With age, the cervical spine breaks down and loses all its fluids. This leads to stiffness in the spine. It occurs usually in middle aged and old aged people. This causes stiffness and severe neck pain. Corrective surgery is helpful to cure Cervical Osteoarthritis....more

Murdha taila (Application of oil on head) Siro abhyariga -
Application of oil on scalp, Siro pariseka or Siro dhara
- pouring oil over the scalp Siro pichu
- Putting a cloth soaked in oil over the head.

Shiro vasti / shiro dhara
- Retaining the oil on head for a specific period of time using a cap Siro abhyariga
-Oil is massaged over the head, in conditions like dry and itchy scalp, cervical spondylosis, tinnitus, migraine,etc.,
Common herbal oils for h...more

Prostatitis is a very common infection of the prostate. However, it is worth to note that prostatitis can also be an inflammation of the prostate without infection. Only 5 to 10 percent of prostatitis is caused by bacterial infection. Prostrate cancer does not normally have its chances increased by prostatitis. There are several forms of prostatitis, including acute bacterial prostatitis, chronic bacterial prostatitis and chronic nonbacterial prostatitis (which is also known as chronic pelvic pa...more

Stroke is one of the major reasons for disability in adults. In the US alone, 7 million people suffer from a stroke in a year. After a stroke, the affected individual suffers from lots of health issues. They feel week and fatigued. An ache in one side of the body, inability to walk, and social disability are experienced. Emotional and cognitive functioning is disturbed. Continuum care is recommended for the affected individuals and they need interdisciplinary care to ensure they can do things in...more

Prostatitis is a very common infection of the prostate. However, it is worth to note that prostatitis can also be an inflammation of the prostate without infection. Only 5 to 10 percent of prostatitis is caused by bacterial infection. Prostate cancer does not normally have its chances increased by prostatitis. There are several forms of prostatitis, including acute bacterial prostatitis, chronic bacterial prostatitis and chronic nonbacterial prostatitis (which is also known as chronic pelvic pai...more

What is Radial Angioplasty?

Angioplasty is a medical procedure done when you have coronary artery disease. A sticky deposit due to high cholesterol blocks the arteries so the blood flow is compromised. Angioplasty restores the blood flow in your heart.

How is it done?

A long, thin tube called a catheter is inserted into the vein or artery in the wrist and into the heart
You will be given anaesthesia around the punctured site so you would not feel a thing
...more

एंजियोग्राफी, जिसे एंजियोग्राम के रूप में भी जाना जाता है, एक एक्स-रे परीक्षण है जो एक नस या धमनी के अंदर रक्त परिसंचरण की स्पष्ट तस्वीरें लेने के लिए एक कैमरे के साथ-साथ डाई का उपयोग करता है। यह प्रक्रिया छाती, पीठ, हाथ, सिर, पेट और पैरों की नसों या धमनियों के लिए की जा सकती है।

एंजियोग्राम में सबसे सामान्य पल्मोनरी एंजियोग्राम (छाती का), कोरोनरी एंजियोग्राम (दिल का), सेरेब्रल एंजियोग्राम (मस्तिष्क का), कैरोटिड एंजियोग्राम (गर्दन और सिर का), परिफेरल एंजियोग्राम (हाथ और पैरों का) और महा...more